Rich The Kid & Tori Brixx's On-Again-Off-Again Relationship Timeline

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Their love life hasn’t been quiet, but Rich the Kid and Tori Brixx are still standing in a relationship plagued with infidelity and viral drama.

The ups and downs of Rich The Kid and Tori Brixx's relationship have played out for the masses over the years. Celebrity relationships can either live in the spotlight or survive it, and for some time, Rich and Brixx's romance has occupied both spaces. They're adored and often scrutinized, and, somehow, consistently entangled in the kind of drama that makes people talk.

They’ve been together through public apologies, private scandals, a headline-grabbing home invasion, and an engagement that still hasn’t made it to the altar. Add a child, a few viral breakups, and accusations that never quite die, and you’ve got a relationship that’s hard to look away from.

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Now, their story is being dissected all over again, thanks to Summer Walker. The singer’s leaked voicemails exposed a chapter of Rich’s life that was never meant for the public. In the process, they put a fresh spotlight on the woman who’s been by his side through all of it. It began as gossip but is now a timeline worth revisiting.

Rich The Kid & Tori Brixx: Beginnings & Breakups

It was way back in 2018 when Rich the Kid’s marriage to Antonette Willis unraveled in real time. She accused him of abuse, infidelity, and controlling behavior. Court documents and public interviews painted a fractured home and Rich responded by filing for divorce. Around that same time, he began appearing more publicly with model and influencer Tori Brixx.

Their connection escalated quickly. The timing blurred the lines between ending one relationship and beginning another, but Rich nor Tori shied away from the spotlight. Then came the moment that forced everything to stop when the couple suffered a violent home invasion.

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In June 2018, masked men entered Tori’s Los Angeles home while Rich was inside. He was hospitalized and she appeared in a video detailing her harrowing ordeal while sporting a black eye. They were both victims, but online chatter exploded. Some questioned whether Tori had a role in the robbery. The Game even went public with the accusation.

Regardless of the allegations, they stayed together. In 2019, they got engaged, but the narrative of love clashed with a cloud of public doubt. Between the home invasion and cheating allegations, their bond became less about romance and more about survival in both headlines and real life.

A Lavish Love Story

Their engagement glowed like gold, big enough to blind the tabloids. In December  2019, the moment came. Rich the Kid dropped to one knee and presented Tori Brixx with a diamond ring. The video went viral and was the second major celebration for the couple that year.

In April 2019, Rich and Tori welcomed their son, adding another page in their story. They lived large, yet the size of the displays didn’t always match the stability underneath. The ring meant something, the kid meant more, but the chaos that had surrounded them wasn’t fully behind. In 2021, the internet lit fire after rumors of Rich The Kid cheating with rapper DreamDoll began to make the rounds online. Tori reportedly broke up with Rich during this time, but it didn't take long for them to reconcile.

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Cheating Allegations & Reconciliations

Four years after their baby boy arrived, Rich The Kid was back on the internet with a public apology to Brixx. In 2023, a woman sued the rapper with claims that Rich was supposed to pay her hush money in connection with a pregnancy. Weeks later, Rich's "sorry" surfaced.

"I'd like to make a public apology to my best friend, my lover and fiancée, for any disrespect, disloyalty or allegations of anything," the rapper penned. "I'm a grown man I've done wrong and I'm owning up and asking for forgiveness from a beautiful strong woman that has taken care of not only me but our family for years...I'm not like these other...I know I've been wrong and will fix it love you @toribrixx and I am so sorry."

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Yet, reconciliation followed. Tori stayed by his side and the engagement remained. Social media still displayed them together. Every mention of family time existed alongside an unresolved ring and lingering rumors.

Tori Brixx & Tory Lanez Instagram Story Drama

Earlier this year, back in May, Tori Brixx’s Instagram Story featured a series of posts that claimed Tory Lanez had been making repeated phone calls to her from prison. The messages alleged Lanez had sent her money, paid for her rent or house, and still harbored feelings toward her. Without hesitation, the Stories were circulated online.

Soon after, Tori surfaced with denials. She said she wasn't responsible for the messages and suggested that her account might have been hacked or manipulated. The posts were deleted shortly after they appeared, and the triangle with Lanez added fresh scrutiny to the couple’s ongoing saga.

Summer Walker & The Italy Trip

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It looked like a quiet getaway, but those surfaced photos of Summer Walker and Rich the Kid in Italy back in 2023 raised quite a few questions. Was this a casual link? Were they working together? Was it a hidden affair, or something deeper? The timing mattered because Rich was still engaged to Brixx, and the Italian trip continued to call their relationship to the carpet.

The real move came when audio messages were leaked just days ago (November 2025). In the recordings, Summer told Rich she loved the time they spent together, stated she knew he’d never leave Tori, and let him know that she wanted to be his side chick. The internet ignited.

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Tori responded publicly with fiery posts about Walker attempting to befriend her to get closer to Rich. She joked about Summer being saved under the name "Pizza Hut" on his phone, something the Over It star mentioned in the audio clips. Summer clapped back, targeting Brixx in a livestream, where she said Tori didn't have respect for herself.

Then, the R&B singer returned with a photo of boxes of Pizza Hut, accusing Brixx of trolling her by sending the pies to her house. Tori denied the accusations. Rich has made appearances during this unexpected beef, telling the world that he loves his family and is standing by Tori.

Where They Stand Now

Rich the Kid hasn’t denied the voice messages. He hasn’t even explained the trip to Italy. What he has said, again, is that he’s with Tori. It’s a familiar pattern for the couple as controversy brews and allegations fly. They remain together, exactly where they’ve always been.

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Tori, for her part, responded with pointed clarity. Her jabs at Summer Walker were dramatic, but they were also direct. She’s made it clear she’s not moving, not shaken. The couple is still standing in the middle of the mess, and whether that’s peace or just performance is anyone’s guess.

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About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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